More than 50 firefighters have been called out to battle a grass fire at Tenambit on Sunday afternoon.
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The blaze broke out in bushland off Metford Road just after 2pm, with 11 Rural Fire Service crews and two from Fire and Rescue NSW still on scene about 4.30pm.
The fire is burning in the vicinity of Maitland Pistol Club, but is not a threat to people or buildings.
An RFS spokesperson said the fire started near a swamp, making it hard for firefighters to approach by vehicle.
But he said the blaze was being contained.
“The fire intensity is not too bad,” the spokesperson said.
Smoke from the fire has forced the closure of Metford Road between Maize Street and Raymond Terrace Road.
For updates, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
